Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician Skills Checklist

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GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives123
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures123
Awareness of HCAHPS123
Accurate Patient Identification123
Maintain Sterile Field123
Use proper body mechanics123
Use of transfer/lifting Devices123
Infection Control123
Universal Precautions123
Isolation Precautions123
Minimize fall risks123
Crash Cart123
Defibrillator123
Care of patient in Restraints123
Obtain Vital Signs123
Patient/Family education123
Electronic Documentation123
Ensures HIPAA compliance123
BASIC SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Ordering supplies123
Following facility policy for sedation monitoring123
Adjusting electrode placement for anatomical defects or anomalies123
10-20 Electrode Placement123
Portable Recording in Adult ICU123
Portable Recording in Pediatric ICU123
Portable Recording in NICU123
EMG123
ECI-Brain Death Recording123
Sleep EEG123
Sleep-Deprived EEG123
Ambulatory EEG123
Identify abnormal awake and asleep patterns for each age range123
Photic Stimulation123
EVOKED POTENTIALS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Motor Evoked Potential123
Auditory Evoked Potential123
Visual Evoked Potential123
Somatosensory Evoked Potential123
SSEP in OR123
Electromyography in OR123
Assist with Nerve Conduction Studies/ EMG123
EQUIPMENT:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Precautions to ensure electrical safety 123
Calibrating and maintaining testing equipment 123
Monitoring and recording significant events during the study for physician review. 123
Maintain instrument/equipment in working order123
Cadwell123
Nicolet123
Digital Machine Experience123
Paper Machine Experience123
Grass-Telefactor123
Nihon Kohden123
XL-Tek123
Biologic123
DOCUMENTATION:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Obtain Patient History123
Monitor Changes in Patient Status123
Stimulation123
Hyperventilation123
Post hyperventilation123
Interpreting EEG patterns123
Document unusual or inappropriate behavior suggestive of seizure of psychogenic nonepileptic event123
WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Acute Hospital Setting123
Sleep Lab123
Research Facility123
Large/Regional Teaching Facility123
Outpatient Clinic123
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit123
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE/REGISTRATIONS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1(Yes) or 2(No):

1) Yes
2) No *
BLS12
ACLS12
PALS12
ARRT12
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3:

1) Limited or no experience
2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision
3) Able to function independently *
Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)123
Infant (31 days-1 year)123
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)123
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)123
School age (ages 6-12 years)123
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)123
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)123
Adult (ages 40-64 years)123
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)123
Elderly (ages 80+ years)123

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *